Abstract

MOSQUERA, Gabriela Alexandra Proaño  and  RUEDA, María Margarita Gómez. Correct nutrition and primary care in visual health. Vive Rev. Salud [online]. 2023, vol.6, n.17, pp.580-589.  Epub May 08, 2023. ISSN 2664-3243.  https://doi.org/10.33996/revistavive.v6i17.247.

The increasing increase in visual damage has led scientists and specialists to conduct clinical trials with vulnerable patients, using foods with specific nutrients that contribute to the care of the structures of the eyeball, since the nutrition of this organ is obtained directly from the blood. Objective. To analyze 9 years of clinical trials on antioxidants, beta-carotene and other vitamins for the prevention of ocular diseases. Methodology. A bibliographic review was carried out with an analysis of 40 articles, theses and books on the relationship between nutrition and primary care of the ocular structures, this was done in three moments, search, classification and systematization of the sources. Conclusion. It was confirmed that 50% of the patients who ingested placebo did not improve their anatomo-physiological condition in relation to those patients who ingested specific nutrients and vitamins, they improved their visual acuity level by 30%. The promotion and prevention as primary care in visual health is important and the high percentages of good visual health are demonstrated in those patients who during their life had correct eating habits and balanced nutrition, besides being less prone to acquire visual degenerative problems, even if they have hereditary antecedents.

Keywords : Vitamin A; Lutein; beta Carotene; Antioxidants; Zeaxanthins.

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